Название: The Use of Medieval Weaponry
Автор: Eric Love
Издательство: Aeon Books
Год: 2020
Страниц: 232
Язык: английский
Формат: epub
Размер: 10.2 MB

The Use of Medieval Weaponry is a book about history, and specifically the history of weapons, but it is likely to be different from other books on the subject. This is a book about how medieval weapons were used, taking the perspective not of the craftsman, nor of the general, but of the person actually holding the sword.

The Use of Medieval Weaponry discusses the use of eight weapons or weapon combinations from the Late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, selected with an eye toward their iconic status in popular culture. Namely the use of the longsword; the sword and buckler; the sword and shield; the sword and cloak, dagger, or second sword; knives and daggers; greatswords; spears and other thrusting polearms; and poleaxes, halberds, and other cutting polearms. This book also specifically covers the use of these weapons in and against armour and in war.

If you have ever wondered what your favourite movie sword fight ought to have looked like, if you have ever read the placard next to a sword in a museum and wanted to understand the object behind the glass more deeply - then The Use of Medieval Weaponry is the ideal book.

About the Author:
Eric Lowe is a multi-weapon medalist in all three of the major competitive disciplines in historical European martial arts: sparring, test cutting, and historical technique. He is a lawyer, middle school teacher, vintage dance instructor with over 20 years of experience, and founder and lead instructor at Swordwind Historical Swordsmanship in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This book is a wonderful introduction to some of the most popular European weapons of the medieval and Renaissance periods. The author shows a great understanding of their use, and informs the reader in a very enjoyable fashion. There is something to learn for those who have limited knowledge to those with a more extensive one. If you are looking for a book to help you get your toes wet in either European weaponry and their usage, or Historical European Martial Arts in general, this is a great place to start. - Keith Cotter-Reilly, Head Instructor, Atlanta Historical Fencing Academy

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